Included with this class:

Vogue Misses' Top Pattern

A Vogue Patterns Designer Original pattern by Katherine Tilton. A versatile fitted pullover top pattern, perfect to construct the Ultimate T-Shirt. Versions A, B, and C have inner and outer collars with zipper trim, long sleeves, cuffs and a stitched hem.

Price: $0.00 (included with class purchase), Retail:$18.00

Pattern sizes: Y (XS-S-M), ZZ (L-XL-XXL)

SIZE

XS (4-6)

S (8-10)

M (12-14)

Bust

29 1/2-30 1/2in

31 1/2-32 1/2in

34-36in

Hip

31 1/2-32 1/2in

33 1/2-34 1/2in

36-38in

SIZE

L (16-18)

XL (20-22)

XXL (24-26)

Bust

38-40in

42-44in

46-48in

Hip

40-42in

44-46in

48-50in

This pattern will be shipped directly to you by Vogue Patterns. Please allow 14 business days for U.S. shipments (international shipments will require additional time for delivery).

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The Ultimate T-Shirt

Fitting & Construction

Sew your new favorite shirt with the expert guidance of Katherine and Marcy Tilton, using their included, customizable Vogue pattern.

From their Oregon studios, the Tilton sisters share decades of design and sewing experience, showing you how to modify and sew the included Vogue T-shirt pattern for a flattering fit. You'll approach knits with confidence, from choosing and cutting out fabric to sewing stable seams and finishing edges for a polished look. Learn the ingenious secret of easing in sleeves and choose between two collar types. Follow along as the sisters construct the basic T-shirt, then show how to modify it and make it your own. Put your imagination to work – you'll want to make a dozen!

Lesson plan

Lesson 1. Meet Marcy & Katherine Tilton

Meet your instructors, Marcy and Katherine Tilton, and gain an overview of what you'll learn in class.

12:55

Lesson 2. Knit Fabric Types

Start with a thorough overview of different types of knits -- including the pros and cons of each -- before selecting which knit will be best for your project.

15:54

Lesson 3. Pattern Fitting

Tackle the pattern in style with this comprehensive discussion of how to measure, pin and fit your pattern beautifully!

27:35

Lesson 4. Constructing the T-Shirt

Leave your fear behind as you cut, staystitch, stabilize and sew your way through the construction of your t-shirt.

27:00

Lesson 5. Basic Wraparound Neckband

Time to choose your favorite neckband style! In this lesson, Katherine shares construction and sewing tips for a basic wraparound style that's chic and fun to work with.

26:34

Lesson 6. Classic Neckband Finish

In this lesson, Marcy walks you through everything you need to know for a gorgeous classic neckband finish that adds an entirely new look to your t-shirt.

14:58

Lesson 7. Refining the Fit

Refining your garment has never been so down-to-earth! Eliminate the stress of garment fitting as you pin, create darts, and refine your t-shirt for a flattering and fashionable fit.

27:58

Lesson 8. Adding the Sleeves

Set in the sleeve for a smooth, polished finish and check to ensure that the fit and length are just to your liking.

25:00

Lesson 9. Finishing the T-Shirt

Learn professional finishing tips and get inspired as Katherine and Marcy share dozens of different design ideas.

"I really enjoyed taking this class. The sisters were fun to listen to and seemed to know what they were talking about. It was a good mix of not being a perfectionist because it IS forgiving knit fabric, and how to still make sure it is a well-fitting, well-sewn garment. They go the extra mile in some instances with pressing and top stitching that I have not previously done, but seeing how much of a difference it made convinced me to start doing it." - Jeremmy

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Lesson plan

7:18

Lesson 1. Meet Marcy & Katherine Tilton

Meet your instructors, Marcy and Katherine Tilton, and gain an overview of what you'll learn in class.

12:55

Lesson 2. Knit Fabric Types

Start with a thorough overview of different types of knits -- including the pros and cons of each -- before selecting which knit will be best for your project.

15:54

Lesson 3. Pattern Fitting

Tackle the pattern in style with this comprehensive discussion of how to measure, pin and fit your pattern beautifully!

27:35

Lesson 4. Constructing the T-Shirt

Leave your fear behind as you cut, staystitch, stabilize and sew your way through the construction of your t-shirt.

27:00

Lesson 5. Basic Wraparound Neckband

Time to choose your favorite neckband style! In this lesson, Katherine shares construction and sewing tips for a basic wraparound style that's chic and fun to work with.

26:34

Lesson 6. Classic Neckband Finish

In this lesson, Marcy walks you through everything you need to know for a gorgeous classic neckband finish that adds an entirely new look to your t-shirt.

14:58

Lesson 7. Refining the Fit

Refining your garment has never been so down-to-earth! Eliminate the stress of garment fitting as you pin, create darts, and refine your t-shirt for a flattering and fashionable fit.

27:58

Lesson 8. Adding the Sleeves

Set in the sleeve for a smooth, polished finish and check to ensure that the fit and length are just to your liking.

25:00

Lesson 9. Finishing the T-Shirt

Learn professional finishing tips and get inspired as Katherine and Marcy share dozens of different design ideas.

The instructor

Marcy & Katherine Tilton, Instructor of The Ultimate T-Shirt

Sisters Katherine and Marcy Tilton work together at their individual sewing studios in rural Oregon. Marcy is a sewing industry maven and Vogue pattern designer with a passion for design and sewing who hosts an inspiring website featuring a finely curated internet fabric collection. Katherine designs her own line of patterns for Butterick and Vogue and teaches creativity workshops focused on sewing and surface design techniques. Together, they host a popular design orientated Paris tour.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(100 reviews)

Skills Learned Go Way Beyond T-shirts!

by C. Crump on July 19, 2015

Wonderful class with info you can apply to a myriad of seeing projects: tissue fitting, neckbands, pattern alteration, etc. Well worth the price of admission.

Wonderful class with info you can apply to a myriad of seeing projects: tissue fitting, neckbands, pattern alteration, etc. Well worth the price of admission.

So Helpful

by clausenpr6520317 on July 17, 2015

Lots of tips and practical advice.....has been very helpful in reducing my frustrations sewing with knits.

Lots of tips and practical advice.....has been very helpful in reducing my frustrations sewing with knits.

Great Information

by mary.o.caton on July 16, 2015

I enjoy listening to Katherine and Marcy. They play off each other very well. The info about the knit fabrics themselves is something I am already familiar with, but I did pick up a couple things I didn't know or had forgotten. A review is always good in any case. Love this.

I enjoy listening to Katherine and Marcy. They play off each other very well. The info about the knit fabrics themselves is something I am already familiar with, but I did pick up a couple things I didn't know or had forgotten. A review is always good in any case. Love this.

Amazing class!!

by Karen Keefer on July 6, 2015

This was my first Craftsy class and I am extremely impressed. It has been over 20 years since I last sewed clothes, and it is amazing how things have changed and what new techniques and tools are out there. Have made 4 fitted t-shirts so far (2 for me, 2 for my sister), and I go back and rerun the lessons each time. The Tilton sisters are great teachers and designers - I have already purchased a couple more of their patterns to try.

This was my first Craftsy class and I am extremely impressed. It has been over 20 years since I last sewed clothes, and it is amazing how things have changed and what new techniques and tools are out there. Have made 4 fitted t-shirts so far (2 for me, 2 for my sister), and I go back and rerun the lessons each time. The Tilton sisters are great teachers and designers - I have already purchased a couple more of their patterns to try.

great class

by sewing mum on July 2, 2015

This is a great class. I've been sewing for several years now and have made quite a few knit tops for myself and my kids. I am self taught and like reading and taking classes to learn more tips and tricks. I picked up lots of little tips to make sewing knits a lot easier. It is also really nice to watch how other people sew. The class is very well organised and the Tilton sisters are enjoyable to watch.

This is a great class. I've been sewing for several years now and have made quite a few knit tops for myself and my kids. I am self taught and like reading and taking classes to learn more tips and tricks. I picked up lots of little tips to make sewing knits a lot easier. It is also really nice to watch how other people sew. The class is very well organised and the Tilton sisters are enjoyable to watch.

Absolutely! Think of this class as a great way to start with knits -- you might never look back! Your instructors, Marcy and Katherine, share tips that sewers of all experience levels can benefit from in this engaging and fun class.